Improving the working environment for safe surgical care

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - This discussion paper outlines a number of critical recommendations to government to greatly improve safety in the delivery of surgical treatment and patient care. The report notes factors adversely affecting morale, including a lack of team structure, poor communication, high stress levels, and limited training opportunities. The report also records how staff, at times, feel diverted away from the patient-centred care they strive to deliver because of administrative and IT issues, and believe that being more innovative and efficient with existing resources could make a positive difference.ReportPress release
Source: Health Management Specialist Library - Category: UK Health Authors: Tags: Patient safety Quality of care and clinical outcomes Workforce and employment Source Type: blogs